regional turkey area · Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)
Montana, United States
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About Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)
Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) is a regional turkey area in Montana, United States, set by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. It covers about 43,702 km² (16,873 mi²). Towns inside it include Billings, Laurel, Hardin and Red Lodge.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 599
- Area
- 43,702 km²
- Area (miles)
- 16,873 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,017 km² of public or protected land inside it, 21% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 01 Northern | 5,011 | 11% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,856 | 4% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,839 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 113 | under 1% |
| Other or Unknown Local Government | 61 | under 1% |
| Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, Region 5 | 56 | under 1% |
| Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge | 46 | under 1% |
| LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 46 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 82 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 1, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Sep 11, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 15, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, non-residents source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 25, 2027 to May 31, 2027 | bearded, non-residents source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- FWP Region 5
- Moose Hunting District 303
- Mountain Goat Hunting District 313
- Moose Hunting District 496
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 502
- Moose Hunting District 514
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 515 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 516
- Moose Hunting District 516
- Black Bear Hunting District 520
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 525
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 525 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 535 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 536
- Antelope Hunting District 556
- Antelope Hunting District 576
- Black Bear Hunting District 580
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 580 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Mountain Lion Management Unit 580
- Deer/Elk Hunting District 590 (deer and elk hunting district)
- Antelope Hunting District 596
- Central Flyway Zone 1 (waterfowl zone)
- Central Flyway Zone 2 (waterfowl zone)
- Pacific Flyway (waterfowl zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed) (regional turkey area)?
About 43,702 km² (16,873 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 9,017 km² of public or protected land, 21% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 01 Northern. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)?
This page lists 6 seasons a person has checked against Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Turkey District 599 (spring general, fall closed)?
In the same unit system: Turkey District 499 (spring closed, fall general) and Turkey District 799 (spring general, fall general).
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Sources
Unit boundary: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Licence: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (published with a no-warranty disclaimer). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The official regulations and maps have the final word.